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Michael-
I whole-heartedly agree with your thesis in this post. I was just reading this morning, Paul's heart-wrenching anguish recorded in Romans 9 over Israel's rejection of God's way of righteousness- the stone of stumbling that He placed in Z...
A New Book about "Hearing the Voice of God in the Ten Commandments".
Al Mohler, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, has written a book that I've been waiting for for a long, long time. In my opinion, it just may be t...
I want to alert friends at SimpleChurch to a new book that is scheduled for release in April, 2010, "Your Church is too small: Why unity in Christ's mission is vital to the future of the Church". The author is good friend John H. Armstrong, direct...
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Lahry-
You are so right about the "tactics of Satan" and that it has always been part of the spiritual battle that Christ send his servants into in his NAME and with his truth. Thank you for sensing that it is a deep heartfelt saddness that I feel...
Michael-
Just found these requests from August newsletter and will pray accordingly for your family and ministry. Please send me a note if anything has changed. God richly bless you my brother.
Your co-laborer for Messiah's sake and the Gospel.
J...
Meditating on the Prayer Book of the Bible
I was lamenting a low point in my experience with the SBC yesterday. It was the Lifeway Sunday School material that is used by a majority of churches in the Convention and the Adult material for the fall...
Ron-
You've excited my heart of hearts with project "ekklesia". May God give you and the others the desires of your heart. Years ago Brunner wrote a book called "The Misunderstanding of the Church". His thesis was that the english word 'church' wa...
Great video Charlie. It's one thing to read about SimpleChurch and think you have an idea of what's going on under tis 'umbrella'-it's a whole different level to actually get a vision like this of various SimpleChurches in action, God working in t...
Pray for them with true compassion. By now you may have heard of the recent decisions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's decision regarding formal acceptance of those with a homosexual life style as Ministers in the ELCA. I hope you r...
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A New Book about "Hearing the Voice of God in the Ten Commandments".
Al Mohler, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, has written a book that I've been waiting for for a long, long time. In my opinion, it just may be the best book in our generation on the Ten Commandments. Imagine my great delight when I began reading and realized that Mohler was committed to seeing these famous Biblical words from the Old Testament from the perspective of the New Testament; f… Continue
Al Mohler, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, has written a book that I've been waiting for for a long, long time. In my opinion, it just may be the best book in our generation on the Ten Commandments. Imagine my great delight when I began reading and realized that Mohler was committed to seeing these famous Biblical words from the Old Testament from the perspective of the New Testament; f… Continue
Posted on October 3, 2009 at 8:00am —
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Meditating on the Prayer Book of the Bible
I was lamenting a low point in my experience with the SBC yesterday. It was the Lifeway Sunday School material that is used by a majority of churches in the Convention and the Adult material for the fall quarter on Psalms. The first lesson on Psalm 19 had what only could be called "The Great Omission". Christ, the hero of the Biblical narrative, was completely left out! He was not only left out of the student's manual, but also of the teacher's… Continue
I was lamenting a low point in my experience with the SBC yesterday. It was the Lifeway Sunday School material that is used by a majority of churches in the Convention and the Adult material for the fall quarter on Psalms. The first lesson on Psalm 19 had what only could be called "The Great Omission". Christ, the hero of the Biblical narrative, was completely left out! He was not only left out of the student's manual, but also of the teacher's… Continue
Posted on September 7, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments
May God have Mercy on the ELCA
Pray for them with true compassion. By now you may have heard of the recent decisions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's regarding formal acceptance of those with a homosexual life style as Ministers in the ELCA. I hope you received this news with deep grief and not in any way gloating over one more IC that has all but removed itself from Biblical Christianity. It will help us tremendously if we resist the temptation to say as one of my beloved Black Reformed Baptist pastors said in… Continue
Posted on August 27, 2009 at 7:00am —
A Book Praising the IC
A Case Study in 'How Not to Treat Your Fellow Christians".
My son gave me a couple of books to read over the week-end about the emerging church movement. The one I'm referring to above is, in my opinion, a very hostile and negative response to the emergent church movement and in particular house-churches. It's full title is-"Why WE love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and organized Religion", by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck. Kevin is Ted's pastor and they belong to the RCA- the Dutch Refor… Continue
My son gave me a couple of books to read over the week-end about the emerging church movement. The one I'm referring to above is, in my opinion, a very hostile and negative response to the emergent church movement and in particular house-churches. It's full title is-"Why WE love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and organized Religion", by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck. Kevin is Ted's pastor and they belong to the RCA- the Dutch Refor… Continue
Posted on August 25, 2009 at 3:30pm —
The Function of Teacher in the Churches
How does it function in your house church?
I think this is one of the most urgent discussions we can be having here at SimpleChurch-how the New Testament function of teaching is meant to be realized in every local assembly. I've placed my own comments out in the open at my Wordpress blog and won't repeat them here.
One of the sunday school curriculum's used by thousands of SBChurches is studying the book of James this quarter.Next Sunday's lesson happens to be on chapter 3-a very unique… Continue
I think this is one of the most urgent discussions we can be having here at SimpleChurch-how the New Testament function of teaching is meant to be realized in every local assembly. I've placed my own comments out in the open at my Wordpress blog and won't repeat them here.
One of the sunday school curriculum's used by thousands of SBChurches is studying the book of James this quarter.Next Sunday's lesson happens to be on chapter 3-a very unique… Continue
Posted on August 11, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment
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- At 6:38am on November 1, 2009,
Jim Nduruchi said…
- Friends,
One glaring difference between ministers in the institutional church in Africa and the West is that in the West the clergy receives formal training in seminaries but here someone simply wakes up one morning and claims whatever title they admire, with most claiming “pastor”. A good number don't have an elaborate formal education, therefore understanding of scripture is sometimes misplaced. To this group belongs the less educated and poorest Africans mainly dwelling in slums of urban areas and rural places.
Last evening, over 30 pastors heeded my invitation at the hotel foyer, and we had a rather heated time together. I chose to use the Corinthian Elders written by Jack Fortenberry because it seeks to address the clergy. We all agreed that there's a problem in the church; that something is not quite right. Indeed this is true because they had attended the National repentance crusade. But things went sour when I read “If we say we're not able to teach one another we deny God's Spirit in us-1John 2:27.” (pg.30). They were not amused when the book, concerning teachers, read, “This favoritism in the assembly may reveal a lack of interest in the brother seated in the pew behind us...”. Our meeting ended with 13 only pastors, who exchanged contacts with me, and I shall be visiting their homes soon. The seed has been planted, glory be to God, for He shall bring the rain to water the fields.
Jimmy
- At 9:00am on September 16, 2009,
Jim Nduruchi said…
- Hi Brother John,
Last night I tried sending you a comment on my computer but it seems not to accept comments to friends any more. I don't know where the problem is.
I just want to appreciate your extended hand in friendship, and remind you that this is what Christ is all about, that we may abound in fellowship one with another and welcome Him in our midst. I like friends because they've shaped my person. God has used these weak beings to bless my life, to dry a tear when am weeping and to stand with me. Yet others have grossly disappointed me. But in life I've learned that we need two types friends- Jonathan and Judas Iscariot because they both take us to the new level.
Now John, I very much hope you're NOT inviting me as your friend just for formality as many do; because simplechurch has this provision. Going through your page, I sense a serious man in you; a family man; a brother full of prayer and love for others. I dont know, Brother, why you chose to be my friend; but am glad you did. welcome home to fellowship! Let's join hands and sing to Zion.
Blessings and love I send.
Brother Jimmy.
- At 8:53pm on September 7, 2009,
michael said…
- Thanks for your prayers, brother John Paul!
Shalom from Manila,
--Michael
- At 5:45pm on August 29, 2009,
michael said…
- Hi brother John Paul,
On my blog [ http://www.simplechurch.com/profiles/blogs/is-simple-church-the-christian ] you commented:
...the one thing that must be kept central here at Simple Church-the organic nature of the essence of the Church as the Body of Christ-Christ in you the hope of glory.
Yes, keeping Christ central is key...I agree. But many throughout history have sought to do that very thing and yet failed for lack of perspective. In keeping something central (in this case, Christ) we need reference points within our "peripheral vision." It is like lining up a target in a rifle sight. No matter what people say, it is not as simple as just focusing on Christ because there are other variables in this Christian walk. Anyway, one of those variables, one of the "cross hairs" that aids us in keeping Christ central, is Church history. Thank you for affirming my contribution, my warning against "philosophical faddism." Also, thank you for acknowledging on another post the need we Christians have to acquire greater perspective in biblical interpretation via recognising the cultural backdrop, the "Jewish Roots," so to speak, of our one Bible.
Shalom from Manila,
--Michael
- At 1:21pm on August 25, 2009,
John Paul Todd said…
- August 20-23 we were in Tulsa for the National Championship Horse show of the NSBA. This year was the first year to include events for Disabled riders and our 8 year old grandson John competed in two events. Imagine our delight when he won the Championship friday night in the big arena. Our heavenly Father in full of tender mercies just waiting to bestow them upon his children!
- At 11:59am on August 11, 2009,
John Paul Todd said…
- Update on our son, the Chaplain.
David was granted a two-week leave to come home and be with his son, Ben, as he is inducted today at Auburn University into the Navy ROTC program. Thank you to all who have prayed for David and his ministry at Camp Bucca in Iraq. Praise and humble gratitude to His continued mercy and grace.
- At 8:33am on June 15, 2009,
Marion Clark Ingram said… - Hello, John Paul. Bless you today. Of course we always appreciate and enjoy the posts that you share with us, videos and all. I don't have the time to come here very often anymore, but Father encouraged me to write today; so I posted a piece and stopped by to say hello to a few friends. What a great tool the internet and this site is! Let's continue to occupy until He comes.
Blessings,
Marion
- At 8:35am on May 7, 2009,
Andy Hayner said… - Glad you enjoyed the video. I actually don't normally listen to rap music, but there is something about seeing the redemption of Christ hit a culture in a place that has normally been very dark that really captivates me. I'm not sure John Piper is aware of Lecrae, but there are a several hip-hop artists (of which Lecrae is one) who are obviously very aware of him. Praise the Lord for beauty of His grace that shines through, even if the style is very different than our own.
- At 7:52pm on April 24, 2009,
John Paul Todd said…
- At 3:12pm on April 23, 2009,
Den Hess said… - Oh my heart goes out to David for having to be absent from his family, but am grateful that he is willing to serve the Lord in the capacity of serving our country. My heart also goes out to Judi for the sacrifice she makes to allow him to do what the Lord has called both him and her to do.
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